Alpaca Basics for New Owners

Everything you need to know if you want a pet alpaca!

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My name is Meghan Arriola and I live in Texas with my husband Jaime, where I dedicate my time to taking care of exotic and domesticated animals on my farm. We run a rescue and sanctuary for animals like alpacas, birds and reptiles. I do animal education presentations for groups and schools. Our alpacas also do events where we are able to teach people about these unique animals. I have used service dogs for medical needs for over 10 years and I am an advocate for assistance animals and mental health awareness.
I am an animal educator that brings science related ideas to an audience from around the world by presenting fun and interesting topics in a family friendly way. Animals touch our lives in unique ways everyday as simply being our pets and companions, but how can we make their lives equally as special now that they live in captivity? My YouTube channel and blog explore ways to meet this goal by tackling things like animal behavior, human-animal relationships and veterinary medicine. Animal science is a great way to teach people of all ages that education is fun and nerdy is cool.
My previous animal related work experience includes working in veterinary clinics, private zoos, training horses and volunteer work in wildlife rehabilitation, rescue/foster/adoption programs and therapeutic horsemanship for children with disabilities.
When I am not working with animals, I am working at the health care clinic owned by my husband Jaime and I, where we provide services to low income, minority neighborhoods. We have been on the frontlines fighting covid19. I also have a passion for art and I am an award winning painter and photographer and published author. I am naturally very introverted but I am extroverted about sharing my passions and doing my part to make the world a better place!

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[pamphillips]

My son was killed 18 months ago and I have really been struggling. I’ve been going to an alpaca farm the past couple of months visiting them. I spend time learning about them and their needs, caring for them, their diet, all their do’s and don’t They have become my therapy. SO MUCH BETTER than seeing a grief counselor, in my opinion.

I know my son is looking down on me with a smile. I know he approves. I can feel him there with me. And I’m telling you…. those beautiful creatures know I’m heartbroken and they’re trying to help me heal - as crazy as that sounds. Their eyes say it all.

My goal now is to be ready for my 3 next year.

[mikefm]

Wonderfully educational. Believe it or not my 2 year old is obsessed with them and we watch this video a lot. He loves watching you talk about them. And if down the road he becomes a caretaker of these wonderful animals he’s getting a great head start on knowledge!

[cocotheguineapig]

I WANNA HUG THE ALPACA. IT LOOKS SO CUTE AND FLUFFY.

[ColombianMusclePapi]

Thank you for being so authentic and real about alpaca. I see so many bad owners who keep 1 alpaca with a goat or worse... I alpaca with a dog. And think that is A-OK. When I ever get an alpaca it will be always THREE.

[MikeCheckBiloxi]

Look at how long and fluffy their neck is...perfect hugging spot!

[laclara]

I just started working in a minizoo taking care of alpacas and some other animals, and literally no one knows what they are doing! So I am doing a bit of research to help organize everything correctly, this is really helpful

[dreamlifetravel]

Alpacas are so cute...like soft toys roaming around..I visited an Alpaca Farm recently in Colorado, US...it was a great experience....made a video too....can't forget that day...watching the videos itself now makes me feel so happy :) Regards!

[MNishi-dzzr]

I love this lady at least as much as the alpaca she is with. Everything in and about this video is I love when the brown one stares at the camera at around 8:24 :)

[MeganMcIntosh]

We are considering alpacas so this video is a helpful place to start, thanks. Just a bit of feedback: Not sure if it’s just me, but I find the background music distracting. I think because of the whistling.

[mr.v]

In this great 11 minute video, you can already see the difference in personality between those 2 alpacas 😄

[growingwithjoy]

I plan on getting 2, I know you said the magic number is 3 and I know why.. but I plan on taking really good care of them. The reason you want 3 is in case one gets sick and passes away, then the other isn’t super sad because they still have one companion to vibe with.. loved the video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[senseiloki]

I live in Australia and yes October and November is late spring and early summer. Love the video! 💖💛💖

[ethank]

I love the videos you inspired me to become a pet owner myself I now own a leopard gecko keep the good work up!!!

[Jackie.Cali.Productions]

Babies😍...Sooo beautiful and exotic! I just want to hug them and play in their fur😩❤️

[HASANALINZChannel]

cute alpaca, I hugged alpaca, thanks for the vedio.

[nothoughtsheadempty]

What would you recommend for people who live in places with cold winters and lots of snow to do with alpacas during the winter?

[JimFry-sx]

I learnt so much i have been trying to get it to alpaca's I'm 10 years old and post more alpaca videos please 😊

[xXIronPeachesXx]

11:00 YOU DID IT BUDDY YOU GOT THE PETS!

[MisterBones]

I never knew they were so complex. Very interesting.

[lilbiscuit-rn]

what if you get one of those wild small llama things to live with an alpaca